Ohio HB714 amends vehicular assault laws, enhancing penalties for reckless or speeding offenses in construction zones and for failing to yield to.

Ohio HB714 revises the state's vehicular assault laws, increasing penalties for drivers who cause serious physical harm in construction zones through reckless or speeding offenses. It also mandates stricter penalties for those who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians. The bill introduces mandatory jail terms and license suspensions for repeat offenders or those driving under suspension. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of pedestrian safety by requiring drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, regardless of traffic signals.

Ohio HB714 amends vehicular assault laws, enhancing penalties for reckless or speeding offenses in construction zones and for failing to yield to.

Ohio HB714 revises the state's vehicular assault laws, increasing penalties for drivers who cause serious physical harm in construction zones through reckless or speeding offenses. It also mandates stricter penalties for those who fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians. The bill introduces mandatory jail terms and license suspensions for repeat offenders or those driving under suspension. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of pedestrian safety by requiring drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, regardless of traffic signals.